We aim to create a warm, caring, fun vibe where Travellers can relax and meet others, share stories, have experiences and for some that means staying quite awhile. We welcome Travellers to come and stay both short & slightly longer term. If you want to stay for a few week's or even a month, which can be a great way to start your NZ/Aotearoa experience or to take a break mid way and foster closer relationships, then this may be possible. There is lots of work in Nelson all year round within walking distance from the hostel or ride share - cafe, admin, horticulture, in the port & for fishing companies, painting & working in construction. If you work on-line or are a student we have fast WIFI & spaces to work in.
We have become well known for this nightly treat .....
Hot Chocolate pudding (vegan friendly) & ice cream served every evening, every night of the year @ 8pm. Sometimes ... there is a fruit crumble instead. A nice vibe is created thru this daily ritual which draws people together. We invite guests to have off-line time for an hour or so where games are played, music is made, guests meet new people and share traveller/life stories.
Free Super-fast Wifi for working/study or connecting.
Reliable, fast WIFI means you can come stay for a month or more & work and/or study or use to connect with family & friends.
Nelson has sooooo many great outdoor options - biking, hiking, swimming, skate boarding, playing football, touch, doing yoga .... we love to share different ideas with you.
Log Fire, Hot Water Bottles, Warm Duvets
Winter is a great time to stay with roaring log fire every night, heat pumps in communal areas, hot water bottles, warm duvets and extra blankets, Great vibe. Lots of work in Nelson over Winter. Sometimes there is yoga on offer, football in the park, quiz and movie nights.
Tasman Bay Backpackers
10 Weka St , Nelson 7010, New Zealand
Freephone 0800 222 572